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Food Network Magazine Is Here to Stay

YumSugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:00:35 -0800

Last month, we reviewed the "test" edition of Food Network's eponymous magazine, and we didn't think it broke new ground. But apparently its publisher does: Hearst Corporation has decided to give the magazine the official go-ahead. Said Hearst VP Alec Casey:

We have had a great initial response to the first test issue, and feel confident that this magazine will resonate with consumers. At Hearst, we are always looking at how we can introduce new products that fill a need in the marketplace, and we think Food Network Magazine fits that bill.

Another test issue is planned for January 2009 and will be followed by the first official issue in June/July 2009. The issues are scheduled to hit newsstands every other month, but eventually the glossy plans to transition into becoming a monthly.

Have you picked up a copy of the magazine at the newsstand yet? What do you think of Hearst's plans for a massive rollout?

Is Food Network Expanding Into the Magazine World?

YumSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:13:11 -0800

As you may know, I'm not the world's largest Rachael Ray fan. However I do think that her magazine is filled with yummy tidbits - anyone for dulce de leche cheesecake? - and interesting stories.

Recently there have been shake-ups at her magazine, and several editors are supposedly developing a new magazine at Hearst. So what is this new magazine? Well on Friday, Portfolio reported that Hearst is working on a new food magazine in partnership with Food Network.

So even if the brains behind Rachael's mag are coming aboard, will a Food Network magazine work without their stars (both Rachael and Paula Deen have their own magazines)? What do you think? Would you buy a Food Network magazine?

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Last Chance to Win: The Fabulous Steak and Wine Gift Package For Dad Ends Today!

partysugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:17:30 -0700

Father's Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate dads everywhere, we're giving away the coolest steak and wine gift package. We've partnered with Williams-Sonoma to create a prize that's perfect for dads everywhere: There are four Hearst Ranch grass-fed beef rib-eye steaks waiting to hit the grill. To ensure that the steaks are seasoned well, we're throwing in Williams-Sonoma's ultimate grilling rub collection and premium bourbon and black pepper barbecue sauce. Dad will be thrilled with his new collection of barbecue toys, including mini grill thermometers, a basting sauce pot and brush, a grill tools set, a barbecue cutting board, and forged steak knives. Once the steaks are cooked to perfection, Dad will want to pair them with wine opened with his waiter's corkscrew and served in his outdoor stemless wine glasses. All of these amazing items combine to make a prize worth over $500! The only thing you have to get is the wine! Might I recommend the Williams-Sonoma Wine Club's grilling collection?

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Whose teenage son has a problem with green vegetables?